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review ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

During the last few weeks, we had the chance to test and play with one of the most elusive computer components of these days: an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card. We got it inside a prebuilt desktop computer powered by ASUS because that’s one of the few ways you find it right now, at least at a reasonable price. As you can imagine,
review Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

We’ve recently had the pleasure of receiving in testing Razer’s last gaming optical keyboard. It is called Razer Huntsman v2 Analog, and it’s a high-end device that features optical switches, configurable actuation points, premium build quality, and, as you’d expect, premium pricing. Is it a great keyboard? Should you consider buying one? Read this review and find out: Razer Huntsman v2 Analog: Who
review Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Each year, gaming mice are becoming faster and lighter, with more and more accurate optical sensors. It’s challenging to innovate because the market is crowded with various devices that meet every gamer’s needs and budgets. However, Razer is trying to innovate with the new Viper 8KHz, a mouse that features a unique, record-breaking, hyperfast polling rate of 8000 Hz! Theoretically, that can make the
review ASUS ROG Flow X13 GV301 review: A convertible gaming laptop

ASUS ROG Flow X13 GV301 review: A convertible gaming laptop

Each year, gaming laptops are getting lighter and thinner than they’ve ever been. However, no gaming laptop can truly match ultraportables in terms of portability. That’s where ASUS goes off the beaten path with the new ROG Flow X13. It’s a thin 13.4-inch gaming convertible laptop that weighs less than 2.87 lbs (1.5 kg) but features AMD's impressive Ryzen 9 5980HS mobile processor with
tutorial How to pin Steam games to Start in Windows 10

How to pin Steam games to Start in Windows 10

If you’re a gamer and want everything within reach, it’s a great idea to pin Steam games to the Start Menu in Windows 10. While Steam offers a Favorites list, launching the app to open a game can feel like a long time when your friends are waiting for you online. But once you pin Steam games to Start, all you need are a
tutorial How to play music in Windows Media Player

How to play music in Windows Media Player

Playing music, whether it’s a digital audio file or a CD, is one of the things that most, if not all of us do on our Windows 10 computers and devices. Although Microsoft created the Groove Music app for Windows 10, and even if there are many third-party media players out there, some people still like the old Windows Media Player. If you’re a
tutorial 4 ways to take a VLC screen capture and save video frames

4 ways to take a VLC screen capture and save video frames

Did you know you can screenshot in VLC while watching movies or videos? There are several ways of using the free, cross-platform media player to take a VLC screen capture and save it as a picture on your computer or device. You can then set the VLC snapshot as wallpaper, create a thumbnail for a YouTube video, or design a funny meme to share
tutorial How to change screen saver in Windows 10: All you need to know

How to change screen saver in Windows 10: All you need to know

The Windows 10 screensaver is displayed on your computer or device when you haven’t been active for a certain amount of time. Do you need to set a screensaver in Windows 10? Are you sick of your Windows 10 screen saver and want a new one? The Windows 10 screensaver settings let you customize several aspects about what you see on your display when
review AMD Ryzen 9 5900X review: The world's best gaming processor?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X review: The world's best gaming processor?

The Zen 3 family of processors is available on the market, bringing significant improvements to the already impressive Zen 2 architecture. One of the best new processors is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which comes second only after the Ryzen 9 5950X. This CPU features a massive amount of 12 cores and 24 threads and is dubbed by AMD as the world's best gaming
review AMD Ryzen 5 5600X review: The best mid-range desktop processor for gaming?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X review: The best mid-range desktop processor for gaming?

AMD launched a new lineup of desktop processors built on the new Zen 3 architecture. One of the highlights of this series is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, a CPU that promises top-notch performance in any workload, but especially in gaming, all at a reasonable price. The new processor wants to deliver more performance/watt than ever, lower power consumption, and a feature set impossible
review MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS review: Powerful gaming laptop with a Sci-Fi design

MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS review: Powerful gaming laptop with a Sci-Fi design

MSI just launched a new premium gaming laptop called the MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS. It's a high-end device that's available in a multitude of configurations. We got a sample that featured an Intel Core i9-10980HK processor, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the best mobile graphics card these days: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with Max-Q Design (and 8GB of GDDR6). Are you curious
review Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Many manufacturers are releasing true wireless earphones, and such audio devices are slowly conquering the world. However, they tend to have high costs for what they have to offer. Panasonic decided to compete with big names such as Apple and Sony by offering true wireless earphones with similar specs at lower prices. The Panasonic RZ-S500W is one such device with excellent specs and a
tutorial How to change the language on Netflix (7 ways)

How to change the language on Netflix (7 ways)

How to change the language on Netflix? It's a simple question that many people are asking. Although the answer is pretty straightforward, you might find it easier to just follow a couple of instructions on how to do it. Without further ado, do you want to learn how to change the display language on Netflix and how to change the audio and subtitles language
tutorial How to take screenshots in Steam and their location

How to take screenshots in Steam and their location

So you're a gamer, and Steam is your gaming platform of choice. It's likely that you want to keep for posterity the best moments from your favorite games. That means that you want to take screenshots while playing. Do you know what the Steam screenshot button is and where to find the Steam screenshot folder? If you've just started using Steam or simply don't
review Razer Naga Pro review: The high-end mouse for any game genre

Razer Naga Pro review: The high-end mouse for any game genre

Razer is one of the most popular gaming companies in the world, and its computer peripherals are well-known for their excellent performance and solid build quality. The latest gaming mouse that they launched is called Razer Naga Pro, a high-end device that comes with something fairly unique: three swappable side plates, each with its own set of buttons. Made to accommodate MMO, MOBA, and
review ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

ASUS launched a new series of gaming headsets called ASUS ROG Strix Go 2.4, Go, and Go Core. All of them share similar audio characteristics and build quality, but differ when it comes to the way they connect to your PC or device. During the last few weeks, we've had the pleasure of using and testing the ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core
review Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless review: Wireless microphone for any headphones

Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless review: Wireless microphone for any headphones

There are people who own great headphones that don't have a built-in microphone. Others have excellent gaming headsets, but their built-in microphones just broke. What can you do in such a situation? The answer is to look for a good headset microphone that can attach to any type of headphones. If you can find a wireless one, that's even better. That's exactly what Antlion